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MCH 617D

1987 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,012 mi
Last recorded49,012 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 617D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill at rear bottom corroded but not holed

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 48,071 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all wheel rims starting to rust

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/rear wheel binding slightly

o/s/rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/rear wheel binding slightly

o/s/rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s front brake bimding slightly

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,451 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear shockabsorber springs corroded slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,451 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear shockabsorber springs corroded slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 May 2009 45,911 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 45,911 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,404 miles

Coolant leak

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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MCH 617D is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCH 617D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCH 617D registered?

MCH 617D is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is MCH 617D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCH 617D shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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